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    Lost Twin Brother of the AKG K1000

    Audio Technica cartridge? That seems sort of out of place in your rig- does it punch way above it's belt?
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    Lost Twin Brother of the AKG K1000

    Quote: Originally Posted by Tmij Secret Just kidding, I prefer not to dwell on what's not there yet. Must clean house first. Dude, I noticed your analog set up. Wicked! How good is the Dynavector XV 1S?
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    Lost Twin Brother of the AKG K1000

    Quote: Originally Posted by Tmij Just the Vmoda + Total Bithead at work. So where's the Raptor/PS1 going to take you? If the AKG/BAT setup approximated the Duevels.
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    Lost Twin Brother of the AKG K1000

    What headphones are you using now?
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    Rank your headphones on a *value* scale

    I'm astonished people aren't ranking the KSC75's a straight 5 for VFM. $10 people!!! My rankings: KSC 75- 5/5 Grado SR 60 4.5/5 Grado HF-1 4/5 AKG K701 4.5/5 Shure E4c- 4/5
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    KSC75 break in period?

    Quote: Originally Posted by sonic_rage heh, yeah, could be... Usually takes at least a couple days of full usage to get the sound on the 75s to warm up and lose its initial shrillness; i'm guessing it's the same for the 35s. Ok, I've been cooking these off my tuner for two days...
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    KSC75 break in period?

    Hi, I received a replacement pair of these because the clip fell off on the one I gave my girlfriend. I never broke in the last pair for my girlfriend, but I'm thinking I should break in this pair since I won't see her for a few days. Do these improve with break in? If so, how many hours...
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    NATIONAL MEET ATTENDEES ONLY: KING OF <$500 HEADPHONE POLL!!

    I thought that when the AKG 701's were properly amped, they shined brightest at the meet.
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    NATIONAL MEET ATTENDEES ONLY: KING OF ALL HEADPHONES POLL!!

    In my mind, the best I heard were the AKG K1000's. Michael
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    POLL: Do Your Ears Perceive Gilmore Lite's Sound As Thin, Dry, Metallic or Bright?

    Way to provide unbiased options for this poll. WORST POLL EVAR!
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    headphone amp for HD 580

    I used a Rega EAR with the HD580 and the combination was very good. You can find these used under $200.
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    Don't Crucify Me! Gilmore Lite (DT880,..) Sounds Like a Very Fine 'TRANSISTOR' Radio!

    Quote: Originally Posted by walkman666 I am honoured Michael Crespo! To me, this thread just seems whack: I think all in all the Lite is a pretty neutral and transparent amp. Next part, and I don't think this is total opinion, but to some degree it is I guess, but I think the...
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    Don't Crucify Me! Gilmore Lite (DT880,..) Sounds Like a Very Fine 'TRANSISTOR' Radio!

    Quote: Originally Posted by walkman666 As shown below in my system, I listen to the Gilmore Lite with DPS with some higher end gear and absolutely love what I hear. It aint anything resembling a "fine transistor radio" sound to my ears, that's for sure. However, I also find putting...
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    Don't Crucify Me! Gilmore Lite (DT880,..) Sounds Like a Very Fine 'TRANSISTOR' Radio!

    Quote: Originally Posted by 00940 In other words : you bought a Krell and complain that it doesn't sound like a SET. Quote of the day, BABY!
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    Downtown Chicago Meet (3/18/06) Impressions Thread

    I miss Chicago. I used to live in Wrigleyville about 10 years ago. Fabulous town and lovely skyline. It looks like you had an awesome meet!
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